Conning Towers-Nautilus Park in Groton in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

USS Nautilus (SSN571)

National Historic Landmark

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 14, 2022

1. USS Nautilus (SSN571) Marker

National Park Service National Historic Landmark

Inscription. USS Nautilus
Has been Designated a
National Historic Landmark
Launched in 1951, the Nautilus was the first true nuclear submarine. Her nuclear propulsion plant was a revolutionary advance that provided unlimited underwater endurance, allowing her to de the first to transit the North Pole. Her success transformed naval varfare the Nautilus posseeses national bignificance in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1982
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

National Park Service National Historic Landmark

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 41° 23.231′ N, 72° 5.286′ W. Marker is in Groton, Connecticut, in New London County. It is in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park. Marker can be reached from Crystal Lake Road west of Connecticut Route 12 when traveling west. Located at the Submarine Force Library & Museum at the Naval Submarine Base New London. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton CT 06340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Nautilus (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named USS Nautilus (SSN571) (here, next to this marker); Connecticut State Ship

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(here, next to this marker); a different marker also named USS Nautilus (SSN571) (a few steps from this marker); Thames River (a few steps from this marker); Japanese Type A (within shouting distance of this marker); USS X-1 (SSX-1) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Swimmer Delivery Vehicle (SDV) (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groton.

Also see . . .
1. US Navy: Submarine Force Museum. (Submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. USS Nautilus (SSN-571) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Submarine Force Library and Museum (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

USS Nautilus (SSN571) Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 14, 2022

2. USS Nautilus (SSN571) Markers

Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 14, 2022

3. USS Nautilus (SSN571) Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.